Paul L. Cato Middle
- 694 Students
- 30.8 Teachers (FTE)
- 22.5:1 Student:Teacher
- 06–08 Grade Range
- Open Status
- (661)631-5245 Phone
- http://cato.bcsd.com Website
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Paul L. Cato Middle
Bakersfield, CA 93306
Middle No virtual instruction Grades 06–08 SchoolScore™ F (48.7)
694
Students
30.8
Teachers
22.5:1
Student:Teacher
(661)631-5245
Phone
http://cato.bcsd.com
Website
Paul L. Cato Middle is a public Middle school located in Bakersfield, CALIFORNIA, operated by the Bakersfield City school district. It serves grades 06–08.
Key statistics: 694 students enrolled; a 22.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
The school is classified as City: Large by the NCES locale classification system.
Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.
vs California Middle School Average
Enrollment
694.0
State avg: 662.0
▲ 5% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
22.55:1
State avg: 20.7:1
▲ 9% worse
Free Lunch %
53.6%
State avg: 64.5%
▼ 17% better
School Details
School Name
Paul L. Cato Middle
NCESSCH ID
060363013744
State School ID
CA-1563321-0129189
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
4115 Vineland Rd.
City
Bakersfield
State
California
ZIP Code
93306
County
Kern County
Metro Area
Bakersfield-Delano, CA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
0620
State Leg. Upper
06012
State Leg. Lower
06032
Latitude
35.39096
Longitude
-118.8945
Grades Offered
6th
7th
8th
694
Total Students
30.8
Teachers FTE
22.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
30.8
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Teachers (FTE) | 30.8 |
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
| Program | Students | % of Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| No Category Codes | 372 | 53.6% |
| Not Applicable | 224 | 32.3% |
District Info
District Name
Bakersfield City
LEAID
0603630
State LEA ID
CA-1563321
Phone
(661)631-4600
Website
http://www.bcsd.com
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Bakersfield
District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$762,271K
Federal Revenue
$107,310K
State Revenue
$605,026K
Local Revenue
$49,935K
Total Expenditure
$598,200K
Instruction Exp.
$343,629K
Support Services
$185,351K
Other Current Exp.
$23,363K
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Paul L. Cato Middle, answered using official NCES data.